**This Emergency Alert has been cancelled.**

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An Emergency Alert (Advice) has been issued by Redland City Council for residents in the Redland City Council area.

The Bureau has forecast heavy rainfall and possible severe thunderstorms leading to flash flooding in the next 12 to 48 hours. Totals of up to 150mm are possible.

Remain alert by monitoring the local media and the Bureau website: http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/forecasts/

For flood assistance, contact the SES on 132 500. In a life-threatening emergency, dial Triple-Zero (000).